August’s Coding Challenge
Coding Corner Answer
August’s Coding Answer
Science from our Sisters
Recommended reading from AC&R
Reading Rheum
Handpicked Reviews of Contemporary Literature
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disease associated with frequent clotting in arteries and veins and fetal losses. The clotting results from the presence of proteins in the blood—called antiphospholipid autoantibodies (aPL)—formed against the person’s own tissues.
Key Grassroots Opportunity
Congress is in recess August 11 through September 5. During this time, members of Congress are meeting with constituents in their district offices, so this is a great opportunity for you to…
Why the REF?
I am delighted to use the occasion of this inaugural REF president’s column to share a vision of the future and describe the exciting developments that will allow us to meet the challenges ahead. Although most of you know that the ACR is associated with a foundation, I find that many of our members wonder what the REF does that is different from the mission and activities of the ACR and the ARHP. In the simplest terms, the ACR and the ARHP are engaged in improving the quality of our professional lives as rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals, while the core mission of the REF is to ensure the future of our specialty.
2008–2009 REF Award Recipients
The ACR Research and Education Foundation (REF) ensures the future of rheumatology by guaranteeing that there will be well-trained rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals to provide quality care to the patients who need it.
Do You E-Prescribe—or Just Think You Do?
You’ve bought an electronic medical record (EMR) with e-prescribing capabilities or stand-alone e-prescribing software and are enjoying the benefits of seamlessly writing a computer-generated prescription. Prescriptions are forwarded to the pharmacy where they enter the computer system exactly as they were sent. After all, that’s the benefit of e-prescribing, right?
Collect Co-pays, Deductibles, and Co-insurance Every Time
Do you know how many patients leave physician practices without paying their co-pays? The number is startling, and the cost for rheumatology practices is substantial.
Letters to the Editor
Feedback from our Readers
Can You Mentor By Committee?
Committees lack the one-on-one relationship that is the backbone of early career training
The Pathway to Success
Collaboration with our partners is key to ensuring a bright future for the ACR
The RA Body Connection
Novel research explores a possible link between BMI and RA
Safety First
Phase 1 clinical trials present recruitment challenges for rheumatology researchers
Nature’s Inflammation Experiment
Familial Mediterranean fever a frequently misdiagnosed autoinflammatory disease